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12:51 (The Strokes song)

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Format
  
CD 7"

Genre
  
Garage rock indie rock

Recorded
  
2003

Length
  
2:26

B-side
  
"The Way It Is" (Home Recording)

Released
  
November 4, 2003 (2003-11-04)

"12:51" is a song by the American indie rock band The Strokes, written by Julian Casablancas. The song was released as the first single from their second album Room on Fire, and was released in the U.S. on November 4, 2003. It was originally known as "Supernova" before being retitled for its official release. The song is marked by the distinctive tone of Nick Valensi's lead guitar, which is reminiscent of a synthesized keyboard.

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Reception

The single "12:51" charted at #7 on the UK Singles Chart and peaked at #22 on the Irish Singles Chart.

Music video

The music video for "12:51" was directed by Roman Coppola. It resembles the computer graphic style of the 1982 film Tron.

References

12:51 (The Strokes song) Wikipedia